DEA 0743 Preventive Dentistry for Dental Assistants

This course is designed to introduce dental assisting students to the theories and mechanisms of preventative dentistry. Content specific to the role of nutrition in oral health, patient education, disease processes and disease prevention is included.

Credits

1.5 tech. cr. (45 clock hours)

Prerequisite

Admission to the Dental Assisting program.

Corequisite

DEA 0740, DEA 0741, DEA 0758 and DEA 0758L.